Update | March 10, 2:57 p.m.
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nevada State Police said, on the day of the collision, a red Nissan sedan was speeding southbound on I-15 onto the Cheyenne off-ramp. NSP said the red Nissan crossed all westbound lanes and hit the median curb, causing it to enter the eastbound lanes on Cheyenne.
NSP said the red Nissan then struck a silver sedan in the eastbound lanes, causing the red Nissan to rotate and strike another curb. The red Nissan came to a stop. Meanwhile, NSP said the silver sedan also rotated and struck a concrete light pole before coming to a stop.
NSP said the driver of the red Nissan died from their injuries at the scene, and the driver of the silver sedan was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
This marks the 11th traffic-related fatality in NSP's jurisdiction for 2025.
Update | March 9, 5:42 p.m.
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The collision on Cheyenne Road at I-15 has cleared, according to RTC.
ORIGINAL REPORT
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Cheyenne Road and the I-15 overpass are closed in both directions between Losee Road and Civic Center Road as Nevada State Police investigate a fatal crash.
NSP said the southbound I-15 off-ramp and north-to-westbound I-15 ramp are also closed.
Drivers going northbound on I-15 are being asked to exit onto Cheyenne to go eastbound.
NSP said they responded to the crash around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. They said the crash involved two vehicles. According to their preliminary investigation, one adult woman died on the scene, and another adult woman was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
Authorities are advising drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
